Letter To the Lord
Dear Lord
I think Heaven is a price I can't afford
If such a place did exist
I would've hesitated before I wrote this
Since a kid I was never really into religion
So many to choose from how do I make a final decision
I rely on my own intuition
To make sense of this world with near perfect precision
I was taught to never believe without proof
So I never took time to go to church and confess sins in the booth
Speaking of church I never attend
It's more devils than angels in there I can't pretend
I'm a certified believer
My mom was caged by drug demons
I know it was you that freed her
Please dont be mad it's just my generosity
Multiplied by my curiosity
I admit when you let Tashawn die I looked to the sky with animosity
We celebrate Jesus' B-day on Dec 25th
Mine on the 21st
The world will end on 12-21-2012
Now I feel the worst
Well that's what the Mayan civilization said
On my 22nd b-day the Earth shall be dead
Whether black or white
I can still worship you right
You will bless my curses with all your might
I can't help but feel some things about religion isn't true
Is it true what they say about Heaven and Hell
How a casket is for "Rebirth"
A coccoon
Or shell
I think when we die Heaven is having dreams
So why every night in my sleep I scream
Is hell having nightmares
Who does the Devil think he scares
Is it true when a person dies
A person is born
You bring babies to this world
But leave families torn
Who did you bring here to replace Tashawn
My Aunt Beverly
You think so cleverly
What about Allison's baby Aaliyah
Taneka's grandfather
Richard Jr should've been dead
Yes my father
When he had that stroke
He should not have lived to see 50
Why did you choke
How did this Earth get made
Was the 7 day Creation a must
Or luckily the planet formed from cosmos and stardust
If you're the God of this planet what about Mars, Pluto, Saturn
My head is lighting up like a Jack-o-Lantern
In one dream I had I died on a crucifix
Die for everybody's sins
The idea is ludicrous
What's the relevations
Of Revelations
My curiosity is typical
I wish I was mythical
Silly me
Like Moses I wish I could split the Red Sea
I wish we could talk
That's why I don't pray
You may be busy with someone else's prayers anyway
Take a minute to talk to me and I shall kiss your gown's hem
We can sit in the middle of Bethlehem
Curiosity is a price everyone can afford
Sincerly Richard J C Keen
To You Lord
Copyright © Richard-Jamaal Keen | Year Posted 2009
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